Course Outline
You must complete two majors in the BCM. One major must be chosen from those available in Computer Science & Software Engineering or from those available in Mathematics & Statistics, and the second major may be in Computing, or Mathematics, or in any other discipline offered by the University of Western Australia subject to approval by the Faculty.
Level 1
For a major from Computer Science and Software Engineering your first level units could include Java Programming, Software Engineering, Foundation units in Information Technology and Computer Science and Computer Hardware.
If completing a Mathematics major your first level units will include foundation mathematics units from Applied Mathematics, Pure Mathematics or Statistics.
Majoring in Computer Science or Information Technology Applications or Systems
Level 2
Your second level units could include Data Structure and Algorithms, Object-Oriented Programming, Graphics, Discrete Structures, Operating Systems and Software Engineering depending on your choice of major from Information Technology Applications, Information Technology Systems or Computer Science.
Level 3
Computer Science
Your level 3 topics would include Professional Computing and a selection from such areas as Algorithms, Functional Programming, Artificial Intelligence and Logic Programming, Human-Computer Interaction, Concurrent Programming and Neural Computation.
Information Technology Applications
Your topics would include Professional Computing and a selection from such areas as Computer Vision, Databases, Software Requirements and Project Management, Human-Computer Interaction, Robotics and Visualisation.
Information Technology Systems
Your topics would include Professional Computing and a selection from such areas as Computer Networks, Databases, Concurrent Programming, Human-Computer Interaction, Software Requirements and Project Management and Computer and Network Security.
Majoring in Mathematics
Level 2
If completing a Mathematics major your second level units could include Calculus, Probability, Algebra, Operations Research, Calculus Methods, Statistical Science and Statistical Methods for Data.
Level 3
Applied Mathematics
Your level 3 studies would include three of the following four topics: Operations Research, Numerical Analysis and Scientific Computing, Mathematical Methods and Advanced Topics in Applied Mathematics as well as one topic from: Control Theory, Continuum Mechanics and Industrial Modelling and Chaos and Dynamical Systems
Pure Mathematics
Your level 3 studies would include three of the following four topics: Manifolds, Advanced Topics in Pure Mathematics, Codes and Ciphers and Complex Variable Methods as well as one topic from Linear Analysis, Groups and Symmetry and Rings and Number Theory.
Mathematical Statistics
Your level 3 studies would include three of the following topics: Random Processes and their Applications, Generalised Linear Models and Discrete Data, Sample Surveys and the Design of Experiments, Applied Probability in Commerce and Finance, Industrial Statistics and Total Quality Management, Multivariate Methods and Time Series and Advanced Topics in Mathematical Statistics as well as one topic from Applied Statistical Methods, Practicum in Statistics or any one of the level 3 Mathematics units.
Mathematical Sciences
You can take any four of the level 3 Mathematics units offered by UWA.
Applied Statistics
You will study at least one of the following topics in level 3: Random Processes and their Applications, Generalised Linear Models and their Data, Sample Surveys and the Design of Experiments, Industrial Statistics and Total Quality Management, Multivariate Methods and Time Series Data and Practicum in Statistics. Depending on your unit selections you may additionally be able to select from Databases, Econometrics and Biostatistics.
Discrete Mathematics
You will study at least one of the following topics: Groups and Symmetry, Rings and Number Theory and Codes and Ciphers and one other level 3 Mathematics unit or Algorithms. Or you can study two of the following topics : Groups and Symmetry, Rings and Number Theory and Codes and Ciphers as well as at least one of Operations Research, Random Processes and their Applications and Algorithms and at most one other level 3 Mathematics unit.
Operations Research
You will study Operations Research and one or two units from Numerical Analysis and Scientific Computing, Algorithms and Strategic Management and if necessary one other unit selected from the level 3 Mathematics units.
Duration
Bachelor of Computer and Mathematical Sciences:3 years full time, up to 6 years part time
Combined courses:
The Bachelor of Computer and Mathematical Sciences can be taken as part of a combined course with Engineering. Once you complete a combined course you will be awarded two degrees. You must meet prerequisite requirements for both degrees. Combined courses may involve a longer period of study and/or an increased length of professional work experience.
Career Opportunities
Graduates with a major from Computer Science and Software Engineering offer high-level programming skills and experience to a wide variety of computer related occupations.
Mathematics graduates and especially those with a background in Statistics and Applied Mathematics are in a position to benefit from an expanding employment market.
Employment Opportunities are available in a wide range of areas depending upon your areas of specialisation. These areas might iInclude:
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Banking, Finance, Option Pricing, Investment Planning, Stock Market Prediction
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Meteorology, Environmental Consulting, Oceanography
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Industrial Research, Operations Research
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Risk Analysis, Statistics, Bio-Informatics
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Insurance, Actuarial Science, Teaching
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Information Technology, Computer Science
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Market Research, Data Analysis
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University Teaching And Research
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Astronomy, Physics, Economics |
Entry
You must meet the normal entry requirements for the University of Western Australia. Entry is competitive.
Prerequisites:
All courses at UWA: English Language Competence
Bachelor of Computer & Mathematical Sciences: TEE Applicable Mathematics.
Minimum TER (2007):
Commonwealth-supported places
Bachelor of Computer & Mathematical Sciences: 82.20
TISC Code:
Commonwealth-supported places
Bachelor of Computer & Mathematical Sciences: UWMCC
Scholarships
There are many scholarships available to current and prospective UWA students.
For the latest information regarding scholarship availability check the UWA Scholarships website |
